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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,726.68, 878,079.90 and 475,294.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,726.68, 878,079.90 and 475,294.84 is: 656,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,726.68 : 878,079.90 = 475,294.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,726.68/878,079.90 = 475,294.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,726.68x = 878,079.90 × 475,294.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,726.68x = 417,346,845,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,346,845,577.72/635,726.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,487.86

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